Why deforestation matters—and what we can do to stop it

Removing trees deprives the forest of portions of its canopy, which blocks the sun’s rays during the day and retains heat at ...

From the Rainforest to the Andes: Meet Over 60 Tarantula Species in Ecuador

Ecuador is located on South America’s west coast, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the equator. Geographically, the country is ...
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A major agreement to protect the Amazon is falling apart after 20 years

Nearly 20 years ago, a Brazilian lobbying group for soy trading and processing companies signed onto a historic conservation ...

Brazil soy industry’s exit from moratorium on using Amazon land could spur deforestation

Brazil’s biggest soy producers have withdrawn from the soy moratorium, a pledge to avoid Amazon deforestation.

5 amazing birds found in the Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon Rainforest is home to some of the most unique and colorful birds in the world. From bright parrots to powerful ...
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One of the world's oldest rainforests has been returned to the Australian Aboriginal people who have lived there for millenniums

More than 395,000 acres from four of Australia's national parks was returned to the Aboriginal Eastern Kuku Yalanji people in a "historic" agreement, officials announced Wednesday. Among the land is ...
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Where Can You Still Find Rainforest Cafes In The US?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rainforest Cafe sign - Gary Hershorn/Getty Images Steven Schussler created the Rainforest Cafe in order to share his love for ...